Doctors, nurses, wires, and beeping monitors can all be overwhelming for kids, and even adults. That’s how Kairo and his family felt when they first arrived at La Rabida. But the care and support they received here helped them better understand his medical needs, and moved them to share their learnings with others. That’s when inspiration and creativity took over. Weeks of brainstorming, creating, printing, and binding turned into Kairo’s Brave Journey: A Coloring & Activity Adventure!

“Everything that comes with learning about your child’s medical needs, recovery, and even after care was a lot to take in,” said Javiel, Kairo’s mom. “So much so, I created a coloring and activating book designed to support kids facing similar challenges.”

Kairo made incredible progress while staying with us in our inpatient unit. During that time, and even after being discharged, Javiel knew the care and compassion her son received from his care team made a difference in his journey to recovery.

Kairo’s Brave Journey offers kid-friendly explanations for complicated medical terms, motor skills activities, and even milestone trackers to help navigate what can be an overwhelming and scary experience. One of Kairo’s favorite pages features faces showing different emotions because it helps him express what he is feeling.

Kairo continues to visit us three times each week for outpatient therapy, and we love seeing how he continues to grow and progress! You can check out Kairo’s Brave Journey here.